Button Experts---Looks like a Railroad Button

[hogge]

Back mark says----"Scovill MFG Co. Waterbury". The front--- I really can't figure the old script out. I know the bottom 2 are "R's" ---R . R----- Button was found in Bennington Vt. Second letter on the front is "B". ? & B for Bennington? ? HEP Me HEP Me!

 

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[Bramblefind]

Could be a "T"? There was a "Troy & Bennington" and a "Troy & Boston" railroad.

 

[jeff of pa]

Troy & Boston RR, which ran from Troy, New York to the
state line near Bennington, Vermont.
It dates c. 1876,
and would be worth around $35 if in fine condition.

 

[hogge]

Nice....anyone have a pic of a better one?

 

[creskol]

Nice....anyone have a pic of a better one?


Here is a pic, but it isn't any better than yours.

 

[hogge]

Thanks!! A perfect match. Hey guys, did a little research. The Troy and Boston RR started laying rail bed in 1850-52. Even though they received help from the State, the RR failed in 1863. The state also took over the completion of the Hoosic Tunnel, which stretches for 4.67 miles in north, western Ma.( North Adams)This tunnel was to be part of the Troy and Boston RR. 200 men died in completing this project. Eventually, in 1887, it became part of the Fitchburg RR, and then later part of The Boston and Maine.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Is it solved?